Everyone who benefits from a network should help finance it.” That was the call to action from Bocar Ba, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Broadband-Commissioner, at today’s #WSIS2025 Partner’s Insight Session on Collaborative Innovation Ecosystems. Key take-aways •⁠ ⁠Broaden the funding pool. Applying the Universal... read more

Yesterday, the global community came together in Geneva to mark a significant milestone: the 15th Anniversary of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. For a decade and a half, the Commission has served as a catalyst for global cooperation—uniting public, private, civil society, and academic actors around a shared goal: to make... read more

A moment steeped in history and hope. Standing alongside the current Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin of the ITU and her two remarkable predecessors, Mr. Houlin Zhao and Dr. Hamadoun Touré during the 15th anniversary of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development was not just a privilege—it was a reflection on legacy, leadership,... read more

Eutelsat Group and Swiss broadcasting corporation SRG SSR have announced a multi-year renewal of their capacity agreement at Eutelsat’s leading HOTBIRD video neighbourhood (13° East). This cements a partnership that has spanned over 30 years, ensuring broadcast continuity for Swiss audiences. This agreement guarantees the continued delivery of... read more

AT&T plans to significantly accelerate its fiber infrastructure build-out, thanks to the pro-investment policies in the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Congress. This legislation is expected to spur investment, maintain U.S. leadership in innovation, and create economic opportunity nationwide. Due to its provisions, AT&T anticipates... read more

At the recent Digital Transformation World (DTW) 2025, TM Forum and Huawei officially released two pivotal standard reports: AI for BSS and Software Marketplaces Reference Architecture. Under Huawei's "Application Software AI Commercial Blueprint" and R.A.P.I.D. strategy (Reliable, Affordable, Productive, Integrated, Definitive telecom software... read more

For 15 years, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has laid the groundwork—bridging vision and action to shape a truly inclusive global digital agenda. As a long-standing member of the Commission, SAMENA Council—under the leadership of our CEO and Broadband Commissioner Bocar Ba—remains deeply committed to this mission. We... read more

Today, the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development met in Geneva to commemorate 15 years of promoting universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Commissioners, past and present, shared reflections and milestones from the Commission’s work—from advocacy that elevated broadband as a key driver of sustainable development to... read more